The Home Office offers three types of service with different fees and processing times: Standard, Priority and Super Priority Service.
⚠️ It can take up to ten weeks to receive your visa once your application is complete, and any of these processes could take longer (for example, if you are invited to an interview) so be sure to leave yourself enough time.
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Standard Service |
Priority Service |
Super Priority Service |
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Cost for applicant |
£490 |
£990 |
£1,490 |
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Additional cost per dependant |
£490 per dependant |
£990 per dependant |
£1,490 per dependant |
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How to pay |
Pay by credit or debit card |
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Time to receive a decision after enrolling your biometrics |
Approximately 8 weeks |
Approximately 5 working days |
Usually 1 working day |
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When to submit your application |
You must submit the application before your visa expires |
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How to submit your application |
If you are unable to use the IDV app, you will need to book a Biometric Enrolment appointment | Book an appointment online after you have completed the online application. | |
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When you’ll get your documents back |
Your passport and documents should be returned to you on the day of your appointment. | ||
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Travel considerations |
⚠️ You should not book any travel abroad until you have received your visa decision and accessed your eVisa. | ||
Definitions on this page:
- Dependant: a child under 18, spouse or unmarried partner
- Enrolling your biometrics: submitting your fingerprints, photo, and digital signature as part of your visa application